Unit 3 Review Flashcard

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What are faults in the Earth's crust?

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Breaks and cracks in the Earth's crust.

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Which part of an organism is most likely to become a fossil?

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Hard parts like bones and shells.

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What are molds in the context of fossils?

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Hollow areas in the shape of an organism.

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What significant event happened during the Quaternary Period?

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Ice Age ends and many giant mammals become extinct.

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What significant event occurred during the Permian Period?

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Mass extinction of many ocean invertebrates.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What is an example of a hard part of an organism that can become a fossil?

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Bones, teeth, and shells.

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What is the significance of the Ice Age in Earth's history?

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It led to the extinction of many large mammals and shaped the current landscape.